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| Code | SD0305 |
| Name | Solar Cells and Usage Areas |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CEBRAİL GÜMÜŞ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
What is solar cell, How it is produced, Where it is used.
Course Content
What is solar cell, Solar cell development, Solar energy, Solar energy measurement, Semiconductors, Light absorption, Solar cell efficiency, Solar cell usage areas
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Solar cells-Prof. Dr. Remzi Engin
Notes
Solar cells-Martin A. Green
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of energy. |
| LO02 | Explains the basic knowledge in the field of semiconductor physics. |
| LO03 | Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of technology. |
| LO04 | Descibes the importance of technology. |
| LO05 | Describes the transition from science to technology. |
| LO06 | Designs technological device. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is solar cell | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 2 | Historical development of solar cells | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 3 | Solar energy and measurement | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 4 | Crystal structures, Miller indices | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 5 | Optical energy band gap | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 6 | Dynamics of holes and electrons | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 7 | Covalent bonding of semiconductors | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Interaction of light with semiconductor | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 10 | Absorption of light | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 11 | pn junction | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 12 | Solar cell parameters | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 13 | Efficiency, efficiency limitations, efficiency measurement in solar cells | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 14 | Standard silicon solar cell technology | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 15 | Improved silicon solar cell technology | Studied the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||